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Keeping our services young-person-friendly is important to us and we have a strong Youth Reference Group that helped design and fit out the centre. If you would like to be a part of the Youth Reference Group, just ask our friendly staff or DM us on Facebook or Insta (@headspaceRoma).

Centre Manager & Clinical Lead

Julianne Everson 

Youth Access Clinician

Holly McKenzie

Vicky Burey 

Youth Access Worker

David Kowitz 

Amanda Lacey

Youth and Community Engagement and Awareness Worker

Melissa Summons

Holly Thorpe

Administration/Receptionist

 Heather Ruru

Visiting Practitioners:

Sexual Health Nurse

Sharon Young 

Consulting Child & Youth Psychiatrist 

Dr Syed Shah

We also have a number of other health professionals who provide services at headspace Roma. We are always seeking expressions of interest for General Practitioners, Psychologists, Social Workers, and other Allied Health Professionals.

headspace Roma also works with Universities and other Tertiary Institutions across Australia to allow students to complete work placements within our service. If you're a client or potential client, this may mean that you could be asked if it's okay for a student to sit in on your appointment. This allows the students to fulfil the practicum requirements of their course, and helps us to make future health workers aware of the way a headspace site functions.

If you do not already have a Medicare Card you can find all the information you need at this link 

If you are unable to access Medicare, don't worry! You are still able to access support through our centre, please phone us on 07 4523 6262 to discuss your options. We can also refer you to other services to help you gain access to support without Medicare, such as the PHN funded Mental Health Navigator and other government funded agencies.

Here is our Community Referral Form for anyone who needs to refer someone to our centre

Here is the link to headspace Roma's Privacy Statement

What is Brief BEeT?

Binge eating can get in the way of all aspects of life. Thinking about food and our bodies can take up 
a lot of time and make us feel worried about things that used to make us happy. 

Brief BEeT (Binge Eating eTherapy) is a free and confidential online program for young people aged 
16 – 25 who are living with binge eating. Researchers and people with their own lived experience of 
eating difficulties have contributed to this program, which is offered in partnership with InsideOut 
Institute for Eating Disorders.

Brief BEeT can help you regain your life and get back into the things you enjoy. You will learn new
tools, skills and support along the way.

Brief BEeT (Self help online) can be done by yourself, or as Guided Brief BEeT (In Person) with the 
support of a trained clinician at headspace Roma. Learn more about Brief BEeT.

What will I be doing in Guided Brief BEeT (In person)?

Guided Brief BEeT involves completing Brief BEeT modules online and attending weekly sessions 
with a mental health clinician at headspace Roma. This program runs for approximately four 
weeks and involves:

• Completing weekly online eTherapy 1-hour modules.
• Self-monitoring and goal setting through a Digital Toolbox.
• Weekly in-person 30-minute sessions with one of our mental health clinicians. 

During your sessions, your headspace clinician is there to answer questions, discuss challenges, and 
work with you to set goals for the next week. They will also review your questionnaires and Digital 
Toolbox entries to monitor how you are going implementing the new skills you have learnt.

Due to the risk of physical health complications, it’s important to see a GP regularly. Let your 
headspace clinician know if you don’t have a regular GP, or if you feel uncomfortable talking to your 
current GP about what’s going on.

How do I get started with Guided Brief BEeT (In Person)?

To register for Guided Brief BEeT, get in touch and we will guide you through the process.